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  1. 05-31-2009, 12:02 AM #1
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    What would it be like to climb Mount Ventoux in 35 degree temps on a fully loaded hybrid? Still worth it or no? We'll be close but it would be a long side trip...
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  2. 05-31-2009, 12:21 AM #2
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    I don't think it would be worth it :
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    Ventoux: ditch the panniers at the B&B and do the climb!
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    What's everybody's favourite side to climb Ventoux from?

    We're going in two weeks! (Very excited.)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grog View Post
    What's everybody's favourite side to climb Ventoux from?

    We're going in two weeks! (Very excited.)
    Only ever done it from the Bedoin side. It was great!! That's the side the Tour generally goes up.

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  6. 05-31-2009, 08:58 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by maillotpois View Post
    Only ever done it from the Bedoin side. It was great!! That's the side the Tour generally goes up.
    Then that's the side my sweet heart is going to go by!



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